Strategic People & Resourcing Manager

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About the Role

We’re excited to offer a meaningful opportunity to lead a highly effective, strategic HR Function that works with senior leaders to support the delivery of the vision of the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority through effective people management practices.

Reporting into the Head of People, you will provide strategic direction and influence best practice to develop contemporary approaches to people policies, workforce planning, organisational change and resourcing.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Leading a strategic HR function with responsibility for people strategy, workforce planning, a business partner offering, people policies, and resourcing.
• Supporting the organisation and leaders through change and transformation by providing expert strategic advice and ensuring change management processes are carefully, planned, communicated, executed, and evaluated.
• Develop positive working relationships with local authority partners to identify opportunities for sharing of best practice and collaboration.

About the person

The ideal candidate will have CIPD Level 7 or equivalent qualification in Human Resources, a focus on HR best practice and employment legislation, as well as a track record of success working at a senior level within a HR environment.

We are looking for an empathetic, approachable candidate with a style that promotes and fosters an inclusive and productive culture. Excellent analytical and communication skills are essential, as is a passion for people.

You will be resilient in your approach and possess demonstrable leadership skills for what is a key role for the organisation.

If you think you match the job description, and our values, then click on the link to apply.

Please ensure that you provide clear examples and evidence in your personal statement of how you meet the below key essential criteria. The information you provide in your personal statement will be used for shortlisting:

• •Extensive experience of leading HR teams that deliver a high-quality service aligned to organisational strategy and priorities
• •Experience of using initiative to propose and deliver solutions to strategic HR and/or people related issues including change management and transformation programmes
• •Excellent leadership skills with experience of operating as a trusted advisor to senior leaders on HR related issues

About the organisation

The Liverpool City Region is world-famous for its history, culture and creativity. A place of firsts, it is the birthplace of modern railways, public health and international trade. Now, our economy is being transformed once again, changing the world through world-leading innovation in health and life sciences, digital and creative, and advanced manufacturing - growing an economy already worth £35 billion a year.

The Combined Authority plays a central role in catalysing this innovation-led economy. We are seizing the unique opportunity to use our devolved powers and funding to create wealth and prosperity for all our 1.6 million residents and the whole UK - investing in our economy, people, place, transport and digital infrastructure. Our vision is for the Liverpool City Region to be: The best place to grow up, grow a family, and grow a business - where no-one is left behind.

Staff benefits

• •Local Government Pension Scheme contributions between 5.5% and 12.5%
• •Generous holiday entitlement of 29 days rising to 34 days after 5 years service, as well as bank holidays and the option to buy 10 additional days
• •Free travel around Liverpool City Region with an All-Zone Metro card worth £1,450 per year plus All Zones Off Peak Trio ticket for your spouse or partner
• •Flexible and hybrid working
• 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family and Free counselling service
• •Automatic enrolment to our Westfield Health Programme
• •Corporate discounts at council-owned gyms
• •Bike to Work Scheme
• •Coaching, mentoring, apprenticeships, and professional qualifications including paid membership fees and even a £1k interest free learning loan for any non-job-related learning

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have declared that they: have a disability, are from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic background, are a member of a reservist or have close family links to a member of the Armed Forces as we are under-represented by people from these communities.

To be considered under one of these schemes, you must indicate your eligibility in the relevant section of the application form. In addition, you must clearly demonstrate in your personal statement how you meet all the key essential criteria listed above, and highlight how you meet the remaining essential criteria outlined in the person specification within your CV.

Applications that do not include this evidence will not be considered under the guaranteed interview schemes.

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

Currently we are unable to provide sponsorship for this role , we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Please visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa